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CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:October 7: Cub Scout Day at the PlayHouse!\nWho: Active Cub Sco
ut members and their family\nCost per patch: $2 members / $5 non-member a
nd includes museum admission\nAdmission: Free with membership / $5 for eac
h non-member\nFee includes museum patch for the first 50 Cub Scouts.\nCall
ing all Cub Scouts! Enjoy a day at the PlayHouse where active Cub Scouts a
nd their families receive a discounted admission price. Patches will be av
ailable for purchase for the first 50 Cub Scouts that come and play! Cub S
couts must wear their uniform in order to receive the discounted admission
price and patch (while supplies last). If your Cub Scout is lucky enough
to purchase the special patch\, their admission is included with that purc
hase. All other Cub Scout family members can use their PlayHouse membershi
p for admission or pay the discounted price for non-members.
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October 7: C
ub Scout Day at the PlayHouse!

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Who: Active Cub Scout members and
their family\nCost per patch: $2 members / $5 non-member and inclu
des museum admission\nAdmission: Free with membership / $5 for each
non-member\nFee includes museum patch for the first 50 Cub Scouts.
h5>\n

Calling all Cub Scouts! Enjoy a day at the PlayHo
use where active Cub Scouts and their families receive a discounted admiss
ion price. Patches will be available for purchase for thefirst 50 Cub Scouts that come and play! Cub Scouts must
wear their uniform in order to receive the discounted admission price and
patch (while supplies last). If your Cub Scout is lucky enough to purchase
the special patch\, their admission is included with that purchase. All o
ther Cub Scout family members can use their PlayHouse membership for admis
sion or pay the discounted price for non-members.

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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Special Events
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Halloween is fast approaching! What kind of costume will you we
ar?\nHave old costumes to donate? Drop off your gently used costume at the
Peoria PlayHouse anytime during the museum’s open hours\, from October 1
through October 15. In exchange\, you will receive a “Costume Swap Voucher
” – good for a free costume at the swap!\nThen\, bring your voucher to the
PlayHouse on October 20th from 10am-Noon\, and choose a “new” costume fro
m the costume swap collection.\nDoes your costume need something else – a
hat\, a sword\, a prop of some sort? You can work with PlayHouse staff in
Real Tools on October 20th from Noon-4pm to create your accessory\, as wel
l as enjoy additional Halloween activities at our Haunted PlayHouse event!
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Halloween is fast approaching! What kind of c
ostume will you wear?

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Have old costumes to donate? Drop off your g
ently used costume at the Peoria PlayHouse anytime during the museum’s ope
n hours\, from October 1 through October 15. In exchange\, you will receiv
e a “Costume Swap Voucher” – good for a free costume at the swap!

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Then\, bring your voucher to the PlayHouse on October 20th from 10am-Noon\
, and choose a “new” costume from the costume swap collection.

\n

Doe
s your costume need something else – a hat\, a sword\, a prop of some sort
? You can work with PlayHouse staff in Real Tools on October 20th from Noo
n-4pm to create your accessory\, as well as enjoy additional Halloween act
ivities at our Haunted PlayHouse event!

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X-COST:Free with regular museum admission
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Special Events
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:National Author’s Day: 2-For-1 Day at the Peoria PlayHouse and
Peoria Zoo\nDiscover amazing books about animals and more at the Peoria Zo
o AND the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum! Buy admission at one facilit
y and get same-day admission to the other for free.
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National Author’s Day: 2-For-1
Day at the Peoria PlayHouse and Peoria Zoo

\n

Discover amazi
ng books about animals and more at the Peoria Zoo AND the Peoria PlayHouse
Children’s Museum! Buy admission at one facility and get same-day admissi
on to the other for free.

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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Special Events
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Learn about butterflies and spiders at both the Peoria Zoo AND
the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum! Buy admission at one facility and
get same-day admission to the other for free.
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Learn about butterflies and spiders at both the Peoria Zoo AND th
e Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum! Buy admission at one facility and ge
t same-day admission to the other for free.

Enjoy a weekend of free general admission* to all five of these
Peoria-area attractions when you present your membership card and photo I
D during the weekend of April 6-7\, 2019. For more information visit our w
ebsites or Facebook pages. Remember\, you must present your photo ID and M
embership Cards. For replacement cards\, please contact your facility by M
arch 11th!

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*Charges may apply for additional experiences.

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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Special Events
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:The Peoria PlayHouse Summer Maker Program begins on Memorial Da
y: Monday\, May 27 and ends on Friday\, August 16. We hope this program en
courages you to try out different types of tools and inspires you to make
fun projects\, all summer long!\nOn your next visit\, pick up a Maker Map
at the front desk\, filled with 25 awesome challenges. Some of the squares
MUST be completed at the Peoria PlayHouse\, while others can be done at h
ome with your favorite adult OR at the museum in our Real Tools maker spac
e.\nJust as a reminder\, Real Tools summer hours are:\nMonday\, Wednesday\
, Thursday\, and Friday\, 12-4pm\nTuesday\, Closed\nSaturday\, 9am-4pm\nSu
nday\, Noon-5pm\nFor every FIVE stamps you collect\, you’ll receive a smal
l prize of your choice AND a raffle ticket for the Grand Prize: a basket o
f tools and supplies to make more amazing projects at home!\nFor questions
about the Summer Maker Program\, please contact our Family and Public Pro
grams Educator\, Adrienne Huffman\, at (309) 323-6894.
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The Peori
a PlayHouse Summer Maker Program begins on Memorial Day: Monday\, May 27 a
nd ends on Friday\, August 16. We hope this program encourages you to try
out different types of tools and inspires you to make fun projects\, all s
ummer long!

\n

On your next visit\, pick up a Maker Map at the front
desk\, filled with 25 awesome challenges. Some of the squares MUST be comp
leted at the Peoria PlayHouse\, while others can be done at home with your
favorite adult OR at the museum in our Real Tools maker space.

\n

Ju
st as a reminder\, Real Tools summer hours are:

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Monday\, Wednesday\, Thursday\, and Friday\,
12-4pm

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Tuesday\, Cl
osed

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Saturday\, 9am
-4pm\nSunday\, Noon-5pm

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For every FIVE stamps you collect\,
you’ll receive a small prize of your choice AND a raffle ticket for the Gr
and Prize: a basket of tools and supplies to make more amazing projects at
home!

\n

For questions about the Summer Maker Program\, please conta
ct our Family and Public Programs Educator\, Adrienne Huffman\, at (309) 3
23-6894.

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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Special Events
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Glen Oak Park for PNC Worldwide Day of Play!\nHosted
by Peoria Park District\n\nThis fun-filled family-friendly event features
the following and more:\n-PNC Mobile Learning Adventure\n-Meet Walkaround
Bert & Ernie\n-Face Painting\n-Carnival Games\n-Obstacle Course\n-Childre
n’s Resource Fair\n-Touch A Truck\n-instrument petty zoo\n-Barnyard Discov
eries\n-Bradley University Chemistry Demo Club\n-Door Prize Giveaways\n-Co
mplimentary Admission to the Peoria PlayHouse\n-Reduced Admission to Peori
a Zoo for $3/person\nLee Wenger will be our emcee for the day and we will
also have various entertainment on our stage throughout the day by local d
ance and theater groups.\nBring the whole family for this day of free fun-
filled activities\,\nperformances\, games and more!\nThank you again to ou
r team at PNC Bank who make Worldwide Day possible for the Peoria Communit
y.\nwww.facebook.com/events/409832266301755
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Join us in Gl
en Oak Park for PNC Worldwide Day of Play!

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Hosted by Peoria Park D
istrict

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This fun-fi
lled family-friendly event features the following and more:

Lee We
nger will be our emcee for the day and we will also have various entertain
ment on our stage throughout the day by local dance and theater groups.

\n

Bring the whole family for this day of free fun-filled activities\,<
br />\nperformances\, games and more!

\n

Thank you again to our team
at PNC Bank who make Worldwide Day possible for the Peoria Community.

\n

www.facebook.com/events/409832266301755

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X-COST:ADMISSION IS FREE TODAY!
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Drop In Program\,Special Events
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:National Author’s Day: 2-For-1 Day at the Peoria PlayHouse and
Peoria Zoo\nDiscover amazing books about animals and more at the Peoria Zo
o AND the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum! Buy admission at one facilit
y and get same-day admission to the other for free.\nJoin us at the PlayHo
use at 10am for Animal Encounters\, and meet an animal visiting the PlayH
ouse with Park District Environmentalists.\nAt 11am to learn about tree fr
ogs with local author Amy Ward\, who will be reading from her book Crunchy
\, Not Sweet\, and leading a related painting activity.
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National Author’s Day: 2-For-1 Day at the Peoria Pl
ayHouse and Peoria Zoo

\n

Discover amazing books about anima
ls and more at the Peoria Zoo AND the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum!
Buy admission at one facility and get same-day admission to the other for
free.

\n

Join us at the PlayHouse at 10am for Animal Encounters\, an
d meet an animal visiting the PlayHouse with Park District Environmentalis
ts.

\n

At 11am to learn about tree frogs with local author Amy Ward\,
who will be reading from her book Crunchy\, NotSweet\, and leading a related painting activity.

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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Special Events
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:The Peoria PlayHouse Summer Maker Program begins on Memorial Da
y: Monday\, May 11 and ends on Sunday\, August 16. We hope this program en
courages you to try out different types of tools and inspires you to make
fun projects\, all summer long!\nOur Maker Map is available on the Innovat
ion at Home webpage. Usually some projects must be done at the PlayHouse\,
but this year we have adapted the program so that they can all be done at
home!\n \nFor every FOUR stamps you collect\, you’ll receive a Dairy Quee
n coupon. Those who complete all 16 challenges will be entered to win an E
XCLUSIVE PlayHouse party for the people in your household (and depending o
n updated Social Distancing guidelines\, a few friends\, too!)\nTo be elig
ible to win a prize\, submit photos of your completed challenge using this
submission form on our website. Within a week\, you will receive an email
with your Maker Map with stamps for every challenge you complete. And don
’t forget to share your photos on social media using the hashtag #PHSummer
Makers!\nFor questions about the Summer Maker Program\, please contact us
at maker@peoriaparks.org
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The Peori
a PlayHouse Summer Maker Program begins on Memorial Day: Monday\, May 11 a
nd ends on Sunday\, August 16. We hope this program encourages you to try
out different types of tools and inspires you to make fun projects\, all s
ummer long!

\n

Our Maker Map is available on the Innovation at Home w
ebpage. Usually some projects must be done at the PlayHouse\, but this
year we have adapted the program so that they can all be done at home!

\n

\n

For every FOUR stamps you collect\, you’ll receive a Dairy
Queen coupon. Those who complete all 16 challenges will be entered to win
an EXCLUSIVE PlayHouse party for the people in your household (and depend
ing on updated Social Distancing guidelines\, a few friends\, too!)

\n<
p>To be eligible to win a prize\, submit photos of your completed challeng
e using this submission form on our website. Within a week\, you will rece
ive an email with your Maker Map with stamps for every challenge you compl
ete. And don’t forget to share your photos on social media using the hasht
ag #PHSummerMakers!\n

For questions about the Summer Maker Program\,
please contact us at maker@peoriaparks.org

\n
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Special Events\,Virtual
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:The Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum encourages children to t
inker\, innovate\, and imagine new things as young makers. In celebration
of our 5th birthday\, we are hosting an art auction to support local maker
s and artists through these times. 50% of all proceeds will go to the arti
st who created the piece.\nBidding information will be coming soon. Thank
you for supporting local makers\, big and small!\n\n
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The Peoria Pl
ayHouse Children’s Museum encourages children to tinker\, innovate\, and i
magine new things as young makers. In celebration of our 5th birthday\, we
are hosting an art auction to support local makers and artists through th
ese times. 50% of all proceeds will go to the artist who created the piece
.

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Bidding information will be coming soon. Thank you for supportin
g local makers\, big and small!

Join us for t
his FREE day at Peoria PlayHouse as we celebrate our second birthday! This
year’s theme is all about farms and will include indoor and outdoor activ
ities. Meet farm animals\, learn about where food comes from\, listen to b
luegrass\, and more!

Makey Makey
Member Night

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Thursday\, August 17th 4-7pm\nFree with membe
rship

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It’s member
night at the PlayHouse! Play music with bananas\, tin foil\, and even a d
rawing\, using “Makey Makey” magic! While you are at the PlayHouse build w
ith Imagination Playground\, picnic in Glen Oak Park\, then return to the
PlayHouse and keep building.

Augus
t 19: Kinetic Sculpture – Registration is Closed\nBuild moving sculptures using different materials. Mak
e the work of art that displays the most motion and win the PlayHouse trop
hy!\nPrice: $15 members / $20 non-members\nRegister a team of
up to 6 people for $80!

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Register Here – Registration is Closed

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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Special Events
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Does your child want to be an athlete? Engineer? Architect? Per
former? Scientist? Chef?\nAt this family-friendly event\, travel through t
he PlayHouse chatting with a variety of professionals\, introducing your c
hildren to all types of careers. The “Be Anything!” live event is accompan
ied by an online auction open to the public prior to the live event\, and
featuring exciting on-the-job experiences with professionals.\nRead more a
bout Be Anything!
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At this family-friendly event\, travel through the
PlayHouse chatting with a variety of professionals\, introducing your chi
ldren to all types of careers. The “Be Anything!” live event is accompanie
d by an online auction open to the public prior to the live event\, and fe
aturing exciting on-the-job experiences with professionals.

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X-COST:$10-$15
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CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Girl Scout Lock-In\nOctober 7 at 8pm to October 8 at 7am\nPrice
: $20 per Scout\, $12 per chaperone\nPatch and food included\nCalling all
brownies and juniors!\nJoin us for a special overnight at the Peoria PlayH
ouse! Girls will have the chance to play in the exhibits as much as they l
ike and participate in a variety of fun projects\, specifically designed f
or Girl Scouts! Registration is required and due by Friday\, September 22n
d.\nTo register\, call (309) 323-6894.
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Girl Scout L
ock-In

\n

October 7 at 8pm to October 8 at 7am

\n

Price: $20
per Scout\, $12 per chaperone\nPatch and food included

\n

Ca
lling all brownies and juniors!

\n

Join us for a special overnight a
t the Peoria PlayHouse! Girls will have the chance to play in the exhibits
as much as they like and participate in a variety of fun projects\, speci
fically designed for Girl Scouts! Registration is required and due by Frid
ay\, September 22nd.

\n

To register\, call (309) 323-6894.

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X-COST:$20 per scout / $12 per chaperone
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Adult Maker Night
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Adult Maker Night: Pallet Palooza!\nAdults Only Event\nCost: $1
5 member/$20 nonmember/$80 for a team up to 6 people\nAdults\, it’s your t
urn to play\, invent\, innovate\, and build! Led by local engineers\, arti
sts\, and makers\, participants enjoy food\, wine\, and beer while they wo
rk together to find new ways to meet the evening’s challenge.\nThis month\
, we’ll build amazing things from wood pallets with Matt and Isaiah Faugh
n from Whisky City Architectural Salvage and Rustic by Design. The most we
ll-built and creative project will will the Adult Maker Night Trophy!\nADV
ANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please register in advance so there are enough
materials to make this an incredible and fun evening for all. Registratio
n closes at 11am on Wednesday\, November 1st.\nRegister online or by calli
ng 309.323.6894
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SUMMARY:Adult Maker Night: Pallet Palooza!
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Adult Maker
Night: Pallet Palooza!

\n

Adults Only Event\nCost: $15 member
/$20 nonmember/$80 for a team up to 6 people

\n

Adults\, it’s your turn to play\, invent\, innovate
\, and build! Led by local engineers\, artists\, and makers\, participants
enjoy food\, wine\, and beer while they work together to find new ways to
meet the evening’s challenge.

\n

This month\, we’ll build amazing th
ings from wood pallets with Matt and Isaiah Faughn from Whisky City Archi
tectural Salvage and Rustic by Design. The most well-built and creative pr
oject will will the Adult Maker Night Trophy!

\n

ADVANCE REGISTRATION
REQUIRED. Please register in advance so there are enough materials to mak
e this an incredible and fun evening for all. Registration closes at 11am
on Wednesday\, November 1st.

\n
X-COST:$15 members / $20 nonmembers / $80 for team up to 6 people
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DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE!\nPlease join us on Thursday\, January 25\, 2018\
, from 6-9pm\, for our third annual HopScotch event! For this adults-only
evening we invite a few of our favorite local restaurants and breweries to
feature signature whiskey cocktails and locally crafted brews. The event
also features live music\, a silent auction\, and hands on activities that
offer adults the opportunity to kick off 2018 through an enjoyable evenin
g of play and conversation.\nTICKETS ON SALE NOW!\nTickets: https://peoria
parkdistrict.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/HopScotch2018/Ticketsfortheevent/tabid/9
04064/Default.aspx.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180125T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180125T210000
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SUMMARY:HopScotch 2018
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SAVE THE DATE!

\n

Please join us on Thursday\, January 25
\, 2018\, from 6-9pm\, for our third annual HopScotch event! For this adul
ts-only evening we invite a few of our favorite local restaurants and brew
eries to feature signature whiskey cocktails and locally crafted brews. Th
e event also features live music\, a silent auction\, and hands on activit
ies that offer adults the opportunity to kick off 2018 through an enjoyabl
e evening of play and conversation.

X-COST:$55 Individual Ticket / $85 VIP Ticket
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Special Events
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:FAMILY GAME NIGHT\nFRIDAY\, FEBRUARY 9 | 5-8PM | ALL AGES\nCOST
: MEMBERS FREE / NON-MEMBERS $9 PER PERSON. NO REGISTRATION NEEDED\nDeligh
t in a bit of nostalgia during Family Game Night! We’ll have some of the g
ames you know and love – plus a few new ones. Families can even make their
own new game with the help of students in Bradley University’s Department
of Interactive Media. Enjoy yummy desserts and discounts on games in our
shop\, too!
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180209T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180209T200000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Family Game Night!
URL:https://peoriaplayhouse.org/event/family-game-night/
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Delight in a bit of nostalgia during Family Game Night!
We’ll have some of the games you know and love – plus a few new ones. Fam
ilies can even make their own new game with the help of students in Bradle
y University’s Department of Interactive Media. Enjoy yummy desserts and d
iscounts on games in our shop\, too!

Join us for
a day of fairy tale enchantment. Build a castle\, create your own fairy h
ouse\, try a magical science experiment\, and more. Feel free to come in c
ostume!

\n
X-COST:Free with Regular Admission
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Special Events
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Take a dive in the ocean at the PlayHouse!\nThis temporary exhi
bition is an art installation\, made from recycled materials and created b
y artists from Bradley University’s Art and The Environment Class. It will
engage families with a work of art as a way to learn about plastic pollut
ion and the marine environment.\nOur exhibit opening is held in conjunctio
n with First Fridays\, and is free and open to all. It will feature art ac
tivities as well as an opportunity to see this exhibit and the PlayHouse.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180504T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180504T200000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:First Friday: Journey to the Sea Opening Event
URL:https://peoriaplayhouse.org/event/first-friday-journey-to-the-sea-openi
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X-COST-TYPE:free
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Take a dive i
n the ocean at the PlayHouse!

\n

This temporary exhibition is an art
installation\, made from recycled materials and created by artists from Br
adley University’s Art and The Environment Class. It will engage families
with a work of art as a way to learn about plastic pollution and the marin
e environment.

\n

Our exhibit opening is held in conjunction with First
Fridays\, and is free and open to all. It will feature art activities
as well as an opportunity to see this exhibit and the PlayHouse.

Abi\, of Inky Thoughts Studio\, invites you and your
little ones to come create beautiful watercolor paintings with repeated p
atterns such as waves\, dots\, or other favorite shapes designing a wonder
ful collection of colors and form.

\n

Abi is a lover of bright colors
and fun shapes\, specifically when they connect or repeat as patterns. Pa
rticularly drawn to botanical prints and ancient art patterns you may find
her/my pieces inspired by everything from pineapple peels to Persian rugs
. Her work can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/inkythoughtsstudio/

\n

\n
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Special Events
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes the grown ups we love don’t fall into the categories
of “Mom” and “Dad”. Celebrate “People We Love Day” at the PlayHouse on May
13\, and again on June 17. Join us for a story time and then head over to
Real Tools to create something special for someone you love.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180513T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180513T170000
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SUMMARY:People We Love Day
URL:https://peoriaplayhouse.org/event/people-love-day/
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Sometimes the grown ups we love don’t fall into the c
ategories of “Mom” and “Dad”. Celebrate “People We Love Day” at the PlayHo
use on May 13\, and again on June 17. Join us for a story time and then he
ad over to Real Tools to create something special for someone you love.

Celebrate the PlayHouse’s third birthday with us! With a suggested
donation of $3 per person\, participate in art activities and still enjoy
all of our wonderful exhibits.

\n
X-COST:Suggested Donation: $3
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CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:This summer the PlayHouse is once again a Blue Star Museum! Cur
rently serving military\, including National Guard and Reserve\, and their
immediate families are invited to join us at the PlayHouse on June 6 to k
ick off this program with our partners Blue Star Families and Ameren.\nThe
PlayHouse’s participation in the Blue Star Program is made possible by Am
eren.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180606T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180606T190000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Blue Star Kick-Off
URL:https://peoriaplayhouse.org/event/5930/
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This summer the PlayHouse is once again a Blue Star Museum! Curren
tly serving military\, including National Guard and Reserve\, and their im
mediate families are invited to join us at the PlayHouse on June 6 to kick
off this program with our partners Blue Star Families and Ameren.

\n

The PlayHouse’s participation in the Blue Star Program is mad
e possible by Ameren.

\n
X-COST:Free with admission
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DTSTAMP:20200607T095434Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Special Events
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes the grown ups we love don’t fall into the categories
of “Mom” and “Dad”. Celebrate “People We Love Day” at the PlayHouse on May
13\, and again on June 17. Join us for a story time and then head over to
Real Tools to create something special for someone you love.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180617T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180617T170000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:People We Love Day
URL:https://peoriaplayhouse.org/event/people-love-day-2/
X-COST-TYPE:free
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Sometimes the
grown ups we love don’t fall into the categories of “Mom” and “Dad”. Cele
brate “People We Love Day” at the PlayHouse on May 13\, and again on June
17. Join us for a story time and then head over to Real Tools to create so
mething special for someone you love.

\n
X-COST:Free with Regular Admission
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DTSTAMP:20200607T095434Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Special Events
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Join local artist Chloe McEldowney to make your own monotype pr
ints! Explore mark-making and color while using a wide variety of traditio
nal and non-traditional tools\, such as forks\, cotton swabs\, paintbrushe
s\, fabric\, and more.\nChloe is originally from Ohio. In 2015\, Chloe mov
ed to Peoria and became a resident artist at the Prairie Center of the Art
s\, enjoying a year of painting\, printmaking\, volunteering\, and teachin
g. She currently has a home studio in Peoria\, IL\, where she creates colo
rful oil paintings\, prints\, and drawings that explore light vs. shadow\,
and opacity vs. transparency\, through expressive marks. Her work can be
found here: http://chloemceldowney.com/
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180623T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180623T140000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Open Art Studio: Pint-sized Printmakers with Chloe McEldowney
URL:https://peoriaplayhouse.org/event/open-art-studio-pint-sized-printmaker
s-with-chloe-mceldowney/
X-COST-TYPE:free
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Join local artist Chloe McEldowney to make your own monotype
prints! Explore mark-making and color while using a wide variety of tradit
ional and non-traditional tools\, such as forks\, cotton swabs\, paintbrus
hes\, fabric\, and more.

\n

Chloe is originally from Ohio. In 2015\,
Chloe moved to Peoria and became a resident artist at the Prairie Center o
f the Arts\, enjoying a year of painting\, printmaking\, volunteering\, an
d teaching. She currently has a home studio in Peoria\, IL\, where she cre
ates colorful oil paintings\, prints\, and drawings that explore light vs.
shadow\, and opacity vs. transparency\, through expressive marks. Her wor
k can be found here: http://chloemce
ldowney.com/

\n
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DTSTAMP:20200607T095434Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Special Events
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of fun in Glen Oak Park! On July 3rd the Play
House will be open to all from noon-5\, and during those hours enjoy $3 ad
mission to Peoria Zoo and PlayHouse. Food trucks will be available and st
arting at 4 pm\, enjoy performances by the Children’s Community Theater\,
JC and the Redemption and the Peoria Municipal Band\, with a special prese
ntation by the American Legion & Color Guard. \nPlease note\, there will b
e $5 parking fee starting at noon to enter Glen Oak Park!
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180703T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180703T170000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:July 3rd in Glen Oak Park
URL:https://peoriaplayhouse.org/event/july-3rd-in-glen-oak-park/
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Join us for a day of fun in Glen Oak Park! On Jul
y 3rd the PlayHouse will be open to all from noon-5\, and during those hou
rs enjoy $3 admission to Peoria Zoo and PlayHouse. Food trucks will be av
ailable and starting at 4 pm\, enjoy performances by the Children’s Commun
ity Theater\, JC and the Redemption and the Peoria Municipal Band\, with a
special presentation by the American Legion & Color Guard.

\n
X-COST:$3
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Special Events
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:From July 23-August 3\, join artist Reenie Charriere to create
art on the PlayHouse porch. On August 3\, we invite the community to join
us at the PlayHouse for First Friday and enjoy the work created by Reenie
and our visitors.\nThis program is made possible by a grant from The Arts
Mean Business Fund and the Community Impact Fund of the Community Foundati
on of Central Illinois.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180803T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180803T200000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:First Friday: Reenie Charriere at the PlayHouse
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X-COST-TYPE:free
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From July 23-August 3\, join artist Reenie Charriere to
create art on the PlayHouse porch. On August 3\, we invite the community
to join us at the PlayHouse for First Friday and enjoy the work created b
y Reenie and our visitors.

\n

This program is made possible by a gran
t from The Arts Mean Business Fund and the Community Impact Fund of the Co
mmunity Foundation of Central Illinois.

\n
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DTSTAMP:20200607T095434Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Fundraiser
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Does your child want to be an athlete? Engineer? Architect? Per
former? Scientist? Chef? Travel through the PlayHouse chatting with a vari
ety of professionals\, introducing your children to all types of careers.
\nBe Anything! also features a unique online auction\, open September 23-2
8\, allowing adults to bid on individual career-related experiences for ch
ildren\, and fundraiser with a live auction on September 28. Learn more he
re.\n
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180923T160000
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SUMMARY:Be Anything! Family Sneak Peek
URL:https://peoriaplayhouse.org/event/be-anything-preview-event/
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Does your child want to be an athlete? Engineer? Architect
? Performer? Scientist? Chef? Travel through the PlayHouse chatting with a
variety of professionals\, introducing your children to all types of care
ers.

\n

Be Anything! also features a unique online auction\, open Sep
tember 23-28\, allowing adults to bid on individual career-related experie
nces for children\, and fundraiser with a live auction on September 28. Learn more here.

Join us at Trailside Event Center\, when adults
can try their hands at their own “Be Anything!” experiences! The evening
will feature a live auction\, as well as food\, drink\, and more. Learn mo
re here

X-COST:$55
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Special Events
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:The Global Cardboard Challenge is an opportunity to build whate
ver you can dream up using cardboard\, recycled materials\, and imaginatio
n. At the PlayHouse\, we encourage your family to dream and build together
! Get inspired by seeing the cardboard project that inspired this event at
cainesarcade.com/cardboardchallenge and join us to make something just as
fabulous!
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181006T140000
SEQUENCE:0
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The Global Cardboard Challenge is an opportunity to build what
ever you can dream up using cardboard\, recycled materials\, and imaginati
on. At the PlayHouse\, we encourage your family to dream and build togethe
r! Get inspired by seeing the cardboard project that inspired this event a
t cainesarcade.com/cardboardchallenge and join us to make something just a
s fabulous!

\n
X-COST:Free with paid admission or membership
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UID:ai1ec-6191@peoriaplayhouse.org
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Special Events
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:School may be closed for Columbus Day\, but the PlayHouse is OP
EN!\nSpend the day with us at this new one-day camp\, which will focus on
art\, music\, and storytelling. Inspired by Native American culture\, we w
ill explore the beauty of nature and create some amazing projects to take
home!\nRegistration is required by September 28th.\n25% sibling discount!
\nScholarships are available for those who qualify.\n \nTickets: https://w
ebstore1.centaman.net/peoriaparkdistrict/Events/PlayHouse/tabid/67/ctl/Sea
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181008T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181008T170000
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SUMMARY:Explorer Day Camp
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School m
ay be closed for Columbus Day\, but the PlayHouse is OPEN!

\n

Spend t
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, and storytelling. Inspired by Native American culture\, we will explore
the beauty of nature and create some amazing projects to take home!

X-COST:$40 member / $50 non-member child
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DESCRIPTION:Calling all BROWNIES and JUNIORS!\nJoin us for a special overni
ght experience at the Peoria PlayHouse! Girls will have the chance to play
in the exhibits as much as they like and participate in a variety of fun
projects\, especially designed for Girl Scouts!\nPatch and food (hot break
fast and snacks) included in program fee!\nRegistration is required by Sep
tember 28th.\nPlease call (309) 323-6894 for more information\, or to regi
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Calling all BROWNIES and JUNIORS!

\n

Join us for a special overnig
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in the exhibits as much as they like and participate in a variety of fun p
rojects\, especially designed for Girl Scouts!

Did you donate a costume between October 1 an
d October 15 and receive a “Costume Swap Voucher”?

\n

Today’s the day
to bring your voucher to the PlayHouse and choose a “new” costume from th
e costume swap collection!

\n

Does your costume need something else –
a hat\, a sword\, a prop of some sort? You can work with PlayHouse staff
in Real Tools on October 20th from Noon-4pm to create your accessory\, as
well as enjoy additional Halloween activities at our Haunted PlayHouse eve
nt!

Participate in our annual Costume Swap\, spooky story-ti
me\, and trick-or-treat scavenger hunt. Strike a pose in our silly photo b
ooth\, show off your costume in a parade through the museum\, and groove o
ut at our Monster Mash Dance Party! Stir up some slime\, create a creepy p
ainting\, and make an accessory to go with your costume!

Join us for a special Cub Scout Day at the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Mus
eum!

\n

Wear your uniform and enjoy special discounted admission of $
5 per scout and accompanying family member.

\n

The first 25 Cub Scout
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\n
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DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with Easter Seals and Heart of Illinois Specia
l Recreation Association (HISRA)\, join us for a fun\, sensory-friendly ni
ght featuring dimmer lights and less noise. Open to children of all needs
and abilities!\n\nOpen to children of all needs and abilities\nParents and
siblings welcome!\nSounds and lights will be lowered\nNoise canceling hea
dphones\, sensory toys\, communication boards\, and a quiet area will be a
vailable.\n\nPre-registration is encouraged at https://conta.cc/2MJih0W\nS
upported in part by Chuck and Laurie Weaver through Leaders Change Illinoi
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In collaborat
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\n

\n

Open to children of all needs and abilities

\n

Parents and si
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\n

Sounds and lights will be lowered

\n

Nois
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Supported in part by Chuck and Laurie Weaver through L
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X-COST:$15 per family
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DESCRIPTION:NOON YEAR’S EVE AT THE PLAYHOUSE\nMONDAY\, DECEMBER 31 | 10AM-
12:30PM\nRing in the New Year with us at noon! Communication Junction will
lead a Sign and Sing Story Time\, complete with stories\, songs\, and bub
bles! Decorate party hats\, play carnival style games\, and win prizes. Th
en pump up the jams at the dance party at 11:30 am! At noon\, well have a
balloon drop and cupcakes to celebrate the New Year.\nCost $5 per member/$
15 per non-member includes museum admission (museum will not be open other
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Ring in the New Year with us at noon! Com
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DESCRIPTION:Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at Peoria PlayHouse\nJanu
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g in 1994\, the US government recognized Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a “
day ON\, not a day off” filled with volunteer opportunities.\nChildren\, t
eens\, and their families are invited to the Peoria PlayHouse to learn abo
ut community service and advocacy by participating in three projects.\n1)
Work individually or as a family to assemble a blessing bag for a local ho
meless person. These bags include items like toiletries\, socks\, and snac
ks\, as well as a card from the volunteers who made them.\n2) Kids and tee
ns can write a letter or postcard to a politician on an issue important to
them or write in support of museum funding to Congress!\n3) Promote reuse
and less trash by helping us decorate bags to use to collect items that t
he PlayHouse can use as art materials in our Maker Space. We will distribu
te these bags to families\, offering them a third choice for useful items
that would otherwise go in the trash or recycling.\nThe event will also fe
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Mar
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\n

Beginning in 1994\, the US government recognized Martin Luther King
Jr. Day as a “day ON\, not a day off” filled with volunteer opportunities.

\n

Children\, teens\, and their families are invited to the Peoria P
layHouse to learn about community service and advocacy by participating in
three projects.

\n

1) Work individually or as a family to assemble a
blessing bag for a local homeless person. These bags include items like t
oiletries\, socks\, and snacks\, as well as a card from the volunteers who
made them.

\n

2) Kids and teens can write a letter or postcard to a
politician on an issue important to them or write in support of museum fun
ding to Congress!

\n

3) Promote reuse and less trash by helping us de
corate bags to use to collect items that the PlayHouse can use as art mate
rials in our Maker Space. We will distribute these bags to families\, offe
ring them a third choice for useful items that would otherwise go in the t
rash or recycling.

\n

The event will also feature a collaborative art
project\, and civil rights themed storytime.

\n
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DESCRIPTION:Adults\, it’s your turn to play! HopScotch is the Peoria PlayHo
use Children’s Museum’s annual adults-only event\, helping to kick off a f
antastic new year. Leave the children at home and enjoy whiskey-based cock
tails and local brews from eight local restaurants and breweries. The even
t also features food from Two25\, games\, and a silent auction. Tickets in
clude all drinks and food\; VIP tickets also include a whiskey tasting wit
h Hugh Higgins from Hearth and access to a special VIP lounge.\nProceeds b
enefit the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum\, including our Maker Space
and monthly Maker workshops which foster innovation and problem solving sk
ills in children ages 3 and up.\nVisit this page for more information or t
o purchase tickets.\nTickets: https://peoriaparkdistrict.ejoinme.org/MyEve
nts/HopScotch2019/tabid/1005948/Default.aspx.
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Adults\, it’s your turn to play! HopSc
otch is the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum’s annual adults-only event\
, helping to kick off a fantastic new year. Leave the children at home and
enjoy whiskey-based cocktails and local brews from eight local restaurant
s and breweries. The event also features food from Two25\, games\, and a s
ilent auction. Tickets include all drinks and food\; VIP tickets also incl
ude a whiskey tasting with Hugh Higgins from Hearth and access to a specia
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CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Delight in a bit of nostalgia during Family Game Night! We’ll h
ave some of the games you know and love – plus a few new ones. Families ca
n even make their own new game with the help of students in Bradley Univer
sity’s Department of Interactive Media. Enjoy yummy desserts and discounts
on games in our shop\, too!\nAdvanced registration for this event is enco
uraged.\nTickets: https://webstore1.centaman.net/peoriaparkdistrict/Events
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Camps\,Special Events
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DESCRIPTION:Ages 5-9\nSchool may be closed for President’s Day\, but the Pl
ayHouse in OPEN! Come spend the day with us at this new one-day camp\, esp
ecially for kids who love making cool things! Your kids will use STEAM (sc
ience\, technology\, engineering\, art\, and math) and basic construction
skills throughout the day to create some amazing projects to take home.\nR
egister at 323-6900 or online.\nRegistration closes on Wednesday\, Februar
y 13.\nScholarships are available for those who qualify.
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Ages 5-9

\n

School may be closed for President’s Day\, but the P
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You’re invited to a da
y of enchantment! Channel your inner wizard with wand making! Then build a
castle\, pose at our fantasy photo booth\, create a crown\, join in on a
magical storytelling time\, and make unicorn or dragon slime. Wear a fanta
sy costume and receive $1 off museum admission! Please no masks or plastic
\, metal\, or wooden weapons.

\n

Dragon and Unicorn Slime Making\nMake and take your own sparkly\, silly\, and swirling slime with a mini
ature dragon or unicorn toy of your choice inside! Container included. Reg
istration strongly encouraged as there is limited space available. Register for your preferred time to make sure y
our child has the opportunity to make this unique slime. $4 per participan
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11:30AM-12PM\n12:30-1PM\n1:30-2PM\n2:30-3PM
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CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with Easter Seals and Heart of Illinois Specia
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and abilities!\n\nOpen to children of all needs and abilities\n\n\nParents
and siblings welcome!\n\n\nSounds and lights will be lowered\n\n\nNoise c
anceling headphones\, sensory toys\, communication boards\, and a quiet ar
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In collaboration with Easter Seals and Heart of Ill
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\n

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\n

\n

\n

Parents and siblings welcome!

\n\n

\n

Sounds and lights will be lowered

\n

\n

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Noi
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\n
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CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the love of family (and play) with a special visit to
Peoria PlayHouse that includes one free adult admission per family/househ
old! \n\n \n\n\nJoin us in Real Tools\, our makerspace\, to build somethin
g special for someone you love. Then come to the Art Room for story times
celebrating the diversity of families at 1pm and 3 pm. All activities are
included with museum admission or membership.
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household!

\n

\n

\n

\n

\n

Join us in Real Tools\, our
makerspace\, to build something special for someone you love. Then come to
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and 3 pm. All activities are included with museum admission or mem
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\n

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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Special Events
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the PlayHouse’s fourth birthday with us! It’s a “pay
what you like” day at the PlayHouse\, participate in activities and still
enjoy all of our wonderful exhibits. We invite all visitors (adults\, too!
) to dress up as a superhero for the day!\nSuggested donation: $4\nActivit
ies will include:\n\n* Learn about superhero cosplay prop making with a de
mo from Aaron’s Awesome Builds [12-2 pm]\n\n\n* Meet a superhero or villai
n from Heroes Inc. and get your picture taken [1:30-3:30 pm]\n* Make your
own comic book\n\n\n* Create your own superhero mask\n\n\n* Superhero obst
acle course with OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois \n* Strike your best
superhero pose in front of our city backdrop\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA quiet space
will be available in our Zoo Room for those who need a sensory break\, nur
sing space or otherwise need the area.\n\n\n\n\n
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visitors (adults\, too!) to dress up as a superhero for the day!

A quiet space will be available in our Zoo
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the area.

\n

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DTSTAMP:20200607T095434Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Fundraiser\,Special Events
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Join us to BE ANYTHING! at the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Muse
um! In June we are exploring careers related to nature\, animals\, and the
Illinois River. Meet a wildlife biologist\, animal handlers\, environment
al scientists\, a green energy designer\, the Captain of the Spirit of Peo
ria boat\, and a horticulturalist! Each station features activities approp
riate for children ages 4-12\, engaging children in work related to the fe
atured careers.\nVisit with:\n\nWildlife Biologist\, Peoria Park District
Environmental Team\nShip’s Captain\, Spirit of Peoria\nTherapy Dog Handler
\, Peoria Humane Society\nWater Quality Project Manager\, The Nature Conse
rvancy\nSoil Scientist\, Bradley University\nSolar PV System Designer\, Ru
yle Mechanical Services\, Inc.\nHorticulturist\, Hoerr Nursery\n\n \nVisit
all the stations and be entered into a raffle to win a “Natural World” ba
sket\, featuring a family pass for a cruise on the Spirit of Peoria\, a Fa
mily membership to Forest Park Nature Center\, a solor-powered race car ki
t\, and more!\nThis event is free with membership or admission to the Peor
ia PlayHouse Children’s Museum. No advance registration required.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190615T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190615T150000
SEQUENCE:0
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Join us to BE
ANYTHING! at the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum! In June we are explo
ring careers related to nature\, animals\, and the Illinois River. Meet a
wildlife biologist\, animal handlers\, environmental scientists\, a green
energy designer\, the Captain of the Spirit of Peoria boat\, and a horticu
lturalist! Each station features activities appropriate for children ages
4-12\, engaging children in work related to the featured careers.

\n

Visit with:

\n

\n

Wildlife Biologist\, Peoria Park District Environmental Te
am

\n

Ship’s Captain\, Spirit of Peoria

\n

Therapy Dog Handl
er\, Peoria Humane Society

\n

Water Quality Project Manager\, The N
ature Conservancy

\n

Soil Scientist\, Bradley University

\n

Solar PV System Designer\, Ruyle Mechanical Services\, Inc.

\n

Hort
iculturist\, Hoerr Nursery

\n

\n

\n

Visit all the station
s and be entered into a raffle to win a “Natural World” basket\, featuring
a family pass for a cruise on the Spirit of Peoria\, a Family membership
to Forest Park Nature Center\, a solor-powered race car kit\, and more!

\n

This event is free with membership or admission to the Peoria PlayHo
use Children’s Museum. No advance registration required.

\n
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UID:ai1ec-6818@peoriaplayhouse.org
DTSTAMP:20200607T095434Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Fundraiser\,Special Events
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Join us to BE ANYTHING! at the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Muse
um! In July we are exploring careers that involve using your hands (and so
metimes your whole body!) as well as your brain to make new things and fix
or reuse what you have.\nVisit with:\n\nBike Mechanic\, Bushwhacker\nArch
itect\, Dewberry\nMuralist\nBallet Dancer\, Peoria Ballet\nElectrician\, I
BEW\nIronworker\, River City Construction\nToy Designer\, The Bandit Ball
Project\nLandscape Architect\, Designer Concepts\nProject Manager\, Caterp
illar\, Inc.\nAnalytics Engineer\, Caterpillar\, Inc.\nMusician\, Peoria S
ymphony Orchestra\n\nVisit all of the stations and be entered to win a raf
fle basket with items that allow you to extend the experience\, including
costumes\, Nutcracker tickets\, art supplies\, and a bike helmet.\nThis is
the second of four career days. Learn more about the Be Anything! series
here.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190720T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190720T150000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Be Anything Career Day: Makers & Fixers
URL:https://peoriaplayhouse.org/event/be-anything-career-day-2-2/
X-COST-TYPE:free
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Join us to BE ANYTHING! at the Peoria PlayHo
use Children’s Museum! In July we are exploring careers that involve using
your hands (and sometimes your whole body!) as well as your brain to make
new things and fix or reuse what you have.

\n

Visit with:

\n

\n

Bike
Mechanic\, Bushwhacker

\n

Architect\, Dewberry

\n

Muralist
li>\n

Ballet Dancer\, Peoria Ballet

\n

Electrician\, IBEW

\n

Ironworker\, River City Construction

\n

Toy Designer\, The Band
it Ball Project

\n

Landscape Architect\, Designer Concepts

\nProject Manager\, Caterpillar\, Inc.\n

Analytics Engineer\, Cate
rpillar\, Inc.

\n

Musician\, Peoria Symphony Orchestra

\n

\n

Visit all of the stations and be entered to win a raffle basket with
items that allow you to extend the experience\, including costumes\, Nutcr
acker tickets\, art supplies\, and a bike helmet.

\n
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-6821@peoriaplayhouse.org
DTSTAMP:20200607T095434Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Fundraiser\,Special Events
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Join us to BE ANYTHING! at the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Muse
um! In August we are exploring careers that save lives. Meet representativ
es and explore vehicles from the police and fire departments\, explore an
ambulance\, learn about the work of doctors and nurses\, and more!\nVisit
all of the stations and be entered to win a raffle basket with items that
allow you to extend the experience.\nThis is the third of four career days
. Learn more about the Be Anything! series here.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190817T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190817T150000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Be Anything Career Day: Community Heroes
URL:https://peoriaplayhouse.org/event/be-anything-career-day-3/
X-COST-TYPE:free
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Join us to BE ANYTHING! at the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum!
In August we are exploring careers that save lives. Meet representatives
and explore vehicles from the police and fire departments\, explore an amb
ulance\, learn about the work of doctors and nurses\, and more!

\n

Vi
sit all of the stations and be entered to win a raffle basket with items t
hat allow you to extend the experience.

What we wear
and why can say so much about who we are. Explore cultural and religious f
ashions worn by the people in the greater Peoria area. Try on clothes like
a sari or hijab\, enjoy a multicultural fashion show\, and more!

Celebra
te Peoria is an event series that explores and celebrates the cultural and
religious diversity of Peoria and Central Illinois. All activities are pl
anned in collaboration with community partners.

\n
X-COST:FREE WITH MUSEUM ADMISSION OR MEMBERSHIP
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UID:ai1ec-7083@peoriaplayhouse.org
DTSTAMP:20200607T095434Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Accessibility\,Special Events
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with Easter Seals and Heart of Illinois Specia
l Recreation Association (HISRA)\, join us for a fun\, sensory-friendly ni
ght featuring dimmer lights and less noise. Open to children of all needs
and abilities!\n\nOpen to children of all needs and abilities\n\n\nParents
and siblings welcome!\n\n\nSounds and lights will be lowered\n\n\nSensory
Packs with noise canceling headphones\, sensory toys\, sunglasses\, and o
ther materials are always available at the front desk\nQuiet area will be
available\n\nPre-registration is encouraged. \n \nLearn about our accessib
ility programs for children with sensory processing disorders and other sp
ecial needs here.\nPlease contact our Education Manager\, Courtney Baxter
for questions or concerns at 309-323-6896 or cbaxter@peoriaparks.org\nTick
ets: https://peoriaplayhouse.org/accessibility/.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190913T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190913T193000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Accessibility Night
URL:https://peoriaplayhouse.org/event/accessibility-night-2019/
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In collaboration with Easter Seals and Heart of Ill
inois Special Recreation Association (HISRA)\, join us for a fun\, sensory
-friendly night featuring dimmer lights and less noise. Open to children o
f all needs and abilities!

\n

\n

Open to children of all needs an
d abilities

\n

\n

\n

Parents and siblings welcome!

\n\n

\n

Sounds and lights will be lowered

\n

\n

\n

Sen
sory Packs with noise canceling headphones\, sensory toys\, sunglasses\, a
nd other materials are always available at the front desk

X-COST:$15 per family
X-TICKETS-URL:https://peoriaplayhouse.org/accessibility/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-6822@peoriaplayhouse.org
DTSTAMP:20200607T095434Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Fundraiser\,Special Events
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Join us to BE ANYTHING! at the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Muse
um! In September we are inspired by the PlayHouse exhibit Peoria Then and
Now to look at community jobs:\nVisit with:\n\nMeteorologist\, WEEK (and e
xplore the Weather Tracker vehicle!)\nSalon Owner\, Whispering Willows Sal
on\nFinance Professional\, CEFCU\nRecruiter\, Girl Scouts of Central Illin
ois\nLibrarian\, Peoria Public Library (and come aboard the Bookmobile!)\n
Grocer\, Sous Chef\nMaintenance Worker\, Peoria Public Works Department (a
nd learn how a Street Sweeper vehicle works!)\nDentist\, Just Kidz Dentist
ry\nMechanic\, Bob Lindsay Honda (and explore the inside of a car!)\nBehav
ioral Therapost\, GBC aba\nAnchor\, WMBD\n\nVisit all of the stations and
be entered to win a raffle basket with items that allow you to extend the
experience. And online bidding is now open – bid on one-on-one career expe
riences for your child\, and join us at Trailside Event Center on October
3rd for an adults-only cocktail event featuring a live auction of career
experiences for children and adults! Learn more about the Be Anything! ser
ies here.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190928T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190928T150000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Be Anything Career Day: People in Our Neighborhood
URL:https://peoriaplayhouse.org/event/be-anything-career-day-4/
X-COST-TYPE:free
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Join us to BE
ANYTHING! at the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum! In September we are
inspired by the PlayHouse exhibit Peoria Then and Now to look at community
jobs:

Visit all of the stations and be entered to win a raffl
e basket with items that allow you to extend the experience. And online bi
dding is now open – bid on one-on-one career experiences for your child\,
and join us at Trailside Event Center on October 3rd for an adults-only c
ocktail event featuring a live auction of career experiences for children
and adults! Learn more about the Be Anything! se
ries here.

Join us at Trailside Event Center on Thursday\,
October 3rd from 6-9pm for a playful cocktail party featuring a live aucti
on with Be Anything! experiences for adults\, raffle\, and PlayHouse-style
activities. The event is emceed by WMBD’s Greg Batton\, and tickets inclu
de two complimentary drinks as well as heavy hors d’oeuvres from Cracked P
epper.

\n
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-7112@peoriaplayhouse.org
DTSTAMP:20200607T095434Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Fossils Rock\,Special Events
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Discover a world millions of years in the making in our brand n
ew exhibit\, Fossils Rock! Dig for fossils in our sand table. See a life-s
ize replica of a T-Rex skull. Travel through time and embark on a prehisto
ric expedition!\n\n\n \n\n\nOn our opening day\, from noon-3pm\, meet scie
ntists who specialize in the prehistoric world\, and try out activities re
lated to the work they do: \n\n\n\nAdrienne Stroup\, Paleoartist\, The Fie
ld Museum\nAz Klymiuk\, Collections Manager\, The Field Museum\nSam Fritz\
, student of paleontology and the curator of this exhibit!\n\n\nExhibit an
d all activities are free with museum admission or membership\nLearn more
about Fossils Rock here!
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191012T160000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Exhibit Opening: Fossils Rock
URL:https://peoriaplayhouse.org/event/exhibit-opening-fossils-rock/
X-COST-TYPE:free
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\n

Discover a world millions of yea
rs in the making in our brand new exhibit\, Fossils Rock!
Dig for fossils in our sand table. See a life-size replica of a T-Rex sku
ll. Travel through time and embark on a prehistoric expedition!\n

\n

\n

\n

\n

\n

On our opening day\, from noon-3pm\, meet scientists who specialize in the
prehistoric world\, and try out activities related to the work they do: <
/span>

\n

\n

\n

\n

Adrienne Stroup\, Paleoartis
t\, The Field Museum

\n

Az Klymiuk\, Collections Manager\, The Field Museum

\n

Sam Fritz\, student of paleont
ology and the curator of this exhibit!

\n

\n

\n

Exhibit
and all activities are free with museum admission or membership

Join us for a special Cub Scout Day at the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Mus
eum!

\n

Wear your uniform and enjoy special discounted admission of $
5 per scout and accompanying family member.

\n

The first 25 Cub Scout
s will receive a patch!

\n
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-7135@peoriaplayhouse.org
DTSTAMP:20200607T095434Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Scouts\,Special Events
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Calling all BROWNIES and JUNIORS!\nJoin us for a special overni
ght experience at the Peoria PlayHouse! Girls will have the chance to play
in the exhibits as much as they like and participate in a variety of fun
projects\, especially designed for Girl Scouts!\nPatch and food (hot break
fast and snacks) included in registration fee.\nTo register\, call Adrienn
e Huffman\, Family and Public Programs Educator\, at (309) 323-6894.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191019T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191020T070000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Girl Scout Lock-In
URL:https://peoriaplayhouse.org/event/girl-scout-lock-in/
X-COST-TYPE:free
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\n

Calling all BROWNIES and JUNIORS!

\n

Join us
for a special overnight experience at the Peoria PlayHouse! Girls will hav
e the chance to play in the exhibits as much as they like and participate
in a variety of fun projects\, especially designed for Girl Scouts!

\n<
p>Patch and food (hot breakfast and snacks) included in registration fee.<
/p>\n

To register\, call Adrienne Huffman\, Family and Public Programs E
ducator\, at (309) 323-6894.

\n
X-COST:$20 per scout / $12 per chaperone
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-7133@peoriaplayhouse.org
DTSTAMP:20200607T095434Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Special Events
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of Halloween fun! Enjoy spooky story-time\, t
rick-or-treat scavenger hunt\, and creepy art and science activities. Stri
ke a pose in our silly photo booth\, show off your costume in a parade thr
ough the building\, make an accessory to go with your costume\, and more!
\nWear a fantasy costume and receive $1 off museum admission! Please no ma
sks or plastic\, metal or wooden weapons.\nFeel free to play at the museum
before and after Haunted PlayHouse programming (museum hours 9 am – 4 pm)
. Halloween games will be available throughout the building to play all da
y!\nLimited space activity: Create a Halloween luminary. ($2 per child\; s
ign up at the event before 1 pm).
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191026T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191026T160000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Haunted PlayHouse
URL:https://peoriaplayhouse.org/event/haunted-playhouse/
X-COST-TYPE:free
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\n

Join us for a day of Halloween fun! Enjoy spooky story-time\, tr
ick-or-treat scavenger hunt\, and creepy art and science activities. Strik
e a pose in our silly photo booth\, show off your costume in a parade thro
ugh the building\, make an accessory to go with your costume\, and more!
p>\n

Wear a fantasy costume and receive $1 off museum admission! Please
no masks or plastic\, metal or wooden weapons.

\n

Feel free to play a
t the museum before and after Haunted PlayHouse programming (museum hours
9 am – 4 pm). Halloween games will be available throughout the building to
play all day!

\n

Limited space activity: Create a Halloween luminary
. ($2 per child\; sign up at the event before 1 pm).

\n
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-6993@peoriaplayhouse.org
DTSTAMP:20200607T095434Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Special Events
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION: \nTICKETS ARE SOLD OUT\nRing in the New Year with us at noon!
Communication Junction will lead two Sign and Sing story times complete wi
th stories\, songs\, and bubbles! Decorate party masks\, play dinosaur the
med games and win prizes. Then pump up the jams at the Dino Stomp dance pa
rty at 11:15 am! Go on a scavenger hunt and special tour in our new exhibi
t Fossils Rock. At noon\, celebrate with a special surprise and cupcakes t
o celebrate the New Year.\nCost $8 per member including Explorer Members/$
16 per non-member includes museum admission (museum will not be open other
wise outside of this event). Learn more about membership here.\n** Members
\, in order to receive your discount enter the code PH2019NYE at checkout.
Membership will be verified for those using the code.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191231T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191231T123000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Noon Year’s Eve: Paleo Party
URL:https://peoriaplayhouse.org/event/noon-years-eve-at-the-playhouse-2/
X-COST-TYPE:free
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\n

\n

TICKETS ARE SOLD
OUT

\n

Ring in the New Year with us at noon! Communication J
unction will lead two Sign and Sing story times complete with stories\, so
ngs\, and bubbles! Decorate party masks\, play dinosaur themed games and w
in prizes. Then pump up the jams at the Dino Stomp dance party at 11:15 am
! Go on a scavenger hunt and special tour in our new exhibit Fossils Rock.
At noon\, celebrate with a special surprise and cupcakes to celebrate the
New Year.

\n

Cost $8 per member including Explorer Members/$16 per n
on-member includes museum admission (museum will not be open otherwise out
side of this event). Learn more about membership here.

\n

** Members\, in order to receiv
e your discount enter the code PH2019NYE at checkout. Mem
bership will be verified for those using the code.

\n
X-COST:$8 Members / $16 Non-Members
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-7352@peoriaplayhouse.org
DTSTAMP:20200607T095434Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Special Events
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Make volunteering a New Years Resolution for 2020!\nDrop-in and
learn how you can volunteer at the PlayHouse in various ways throughout t
he year. We welcome people interested in occasional or regular volunteerin
g\; people interested in working with kids in our museum or behind-the-sce
nes. Join us on January 11th to learn more!\nGrab a snack and sign-in in o
rder to win two free tickets to our February adults-only event HopScotch!
\nAdults and teens attending the event will be free of charge. Adults with
accompanying children who attend the event will also not be charged.\nFor
questions contact Jimmy Ulrich at 309-323-6892 or julrich@peoriaparks.org
\n
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200111T110000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Volunteer Open House
URL:https://peoriaplayhouse.org/event/volunteer-open-house-2/
X-COST-TYPE:free
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Make volunteering a New Years Resolution for 2020!

\n

Drop-in and
learn how you can volunteer at the PlayHouse in various ways throughout t
he year. We welcome people interested in occasional or regular volunteerin
g\; people interested in working with kids in our museum or behind-the-sce
nes. Join us on January 11th to learn more!

\n

Grab a snack and sign-
in in order to win two free tickets to our February adults-only event HopScotch
a>!

\n

Adults and teens attending the event will be free of charge. A
dults with accompanying children who attend the event will also not be cha
rged.

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DESCRIPTION:Activities are free with museum admission or membership\nJoin u
s for our 2nd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service! \nBeginning in
1994\, the US government recognized Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a “day
ON\, not a day off”. Come to the Peoria PlayHouse for a day filled with sh
ort and fun volunteer projects for children and their families. Participat
e in community service and enjoy a civil rights movement story time.\nVolu
nteer projects include:\n– Children and families can work together to fini
sh fleece no-sew lap blankets for seniors in our community. Complete these
gifts with a special handmade card.\n– We will create collaborative artwo
rks to donate to local senior living facilities to add some fun and joy to
their living spaces.\n– Work as a team to create “blessing bags” for fost
er children served by local organization FamilyCore. Let’s show all childr
en we care.\nHelp us before then collect the following items for our “bles
sing bags” for FamilyCore. Drop-off at Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum
is open until January 18th. For every item you donate you will receive a r
affle ticket to win a free Maker Workshop.\nPlease\, donate these:\n\nNew/
unused travel-size toiletries (shampoos\, lotions\, toothpaste\, etc.)\nFe
minine hygiene products\nNew/unused child socks\nNew/unused child gloves\n
New/unused hair ties\nNew/unused Hair brushes/combs\nKleenex/tissues\nHand
sanitizer\nDeodorant\nNew or gently used children’s or YA books\nNew/unus
ed small art supplies(crayons\, small paint set\, colored pencils\, small
drawing pads)\n\n
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Activities are free with museum admission or membership

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Joi
n us for our 2nd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service!

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Beginning in 1994\, the US government recognized Martin Luther Ki
ng Jr. Day as a “day ON\, not a day off”. Come to the Peoria PlayHouse for
a day filled with short and fun volunteer projects for children and their
families. Participate in community service and enjoy a civil rights movem
ent story time.

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Volunteer projects include:

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– Children and
families can work together to finish fleece no-sew lap blankets for senio
rs in our community. Complete these gifts with a special handmade card.

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– We will create collaborative artworks to donate to local senior li
ving facilities to add some fun and joy to their living spaces.

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–
Work as a team to create “blessing bags” for foster children served by loc
al organization FamilyCore. Let’s show all children we care.

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Help
us before then collect the following items for our “blessing bags” for Fam
ilyCore. Drop-off at Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum is open un
til January 18th. For every item you donate you will receive a raffle tick
et to win a free Maker Workshop.

Join u
s for a roaring good time at our annual adults-only fundraising event with
this year’s special 1920s speakeasy theme! Eight favorite local restauran
ts and breweries provide whiskey-based cocktails and local brews. Enjoy fo
od by Two25\, play games\, win prizes\, and bid against other attendees in
a unique silent auction. Tickets on sale soon!

Due to concerns for community wellness\,
we are currently postponing any high attendance events at Peoria PlayHous
e Children’s Museum. For now\, the museum will remain open at its usual ti
mes. As always\, we routinely and thoroughly clean our facilities and mani
pulatives/toys.

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You’re invited to a day of enchantment! Try your hand at a fantasy
scavenger hunt. Then build a castle\, pose at our fairy tale photo booth\
, create a treasure map\, join in on a magical storytelling time\, and mor
e.

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Activities will include:

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Make a treasure map\n

Fantasy quest scavenger hunt

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Enchanted dance party with
bubbles\, ribbon wands\, and more

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Story time: Rapunzel
(Once Upon a World) and You Don’t want a Unicorn!

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Fair
y tale photo station

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Create cardboard castles

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CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:The PlayHouse turns 5 this year! Our celebration may look diff
erent than we expected this year\, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still ha
ve a party! Join us for a virtual dance party on Friday June 12th\, where
we will be joined via Zoom by community members to teach us how they dance
\, like Peoria Ballet and Peoria Area Performing Arts Studio (PAPAS).\nThi
s 90 minute dance party is free to participate\, but we encourage you to d
onate an amount with a “5” in it\, in honor of our 5th birthday. Those who
donate $5 or more will receive an exclusive PlayHouse Party Pack that inc
ludes the PlayHouse’s favorite cupcake recipe\, instructions for making yo
ur own party hat\, and more!\n\n\n\n\n
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The PlayHouse
turns 5 this year! Our celebration may look different than we expected t
his year\, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still have a party! Join us for
a virtual dance party on Friday June 12th\, where we will be joined via Zo
om by community members to teach us how they dance\, like Peoria Ballet an
d Peoria Area Performing Arts Studio (PAPAS).

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This 90 minute dance
party is free to participate\, but we encourage you to donate an amount w
ith a “5” in it\, in honor of our 5th birthday. Those who donate $5 or mor
e will receive an exclusive PlayHouse Party Pack that includes the PlayHou
se’s favorite cupcake recipe\, instructions for making your own party hat\
, and more!

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CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Join us to BE ANYTHING! at the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Muse
um! We are exploring careers with a variety of local professionals. Meet a
firefighter\, dentist\, ballet dancer\, bike mechanic\, and more! Each st
ation features activities appropriate for children ages 4-12\, engaging ch
ildren in work related to the featured careers.\nThis event is free with a
dmission or membership. No pre-registration is required.
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Join us to BE ANYTHING! at the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s M
useum! We are exploring careers with a variety of local professionals. Mee
t a firefighter\, dentist\, ballet dancer\, bike mechanic\, and more! Each
station features activities appropriate for children ages 4-12\, engaging
children in work related to the featured careers.

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This event is f
ree with admission or membership. No pre-registration is required.

Join us at Trailside Event Center on Thursday\,
October 8 from 6-9pm for a playful cocktail party featuring a live auction
with Be Anything! experiences for adults\, raffle\, and PlayHouse-style a
ctivities. The event is emceed by WMBD’s Greg Batton\, and tickets include
two complimentary drinks as well as heavy hors d’oeuvres from Cracked Pep
per.